Monday, March 14, 2011

Happy Pi Day! Super easy vegan Key Lime Pie

So today is Pi day! Lets make a pie.
I choose a simple key lime recipe, you could make it today or you can wait and have some green pie on St Patty's day with your green beer!

You will need :
* 1 pkg Nasoya Silken Creations
     Vanilla
  #####Or####
* 2 packages Tofutti cream cheese#
* A graham cracker pie crust
* 2 tbsp cornstarch
* 2 tbsp hot water
* about 10 key limes ( the tiny ones)
* if you desire non dairy whip      
   topping for garnish
* green food color if desired

Ok lets preheat the oven to 375°

For the limes, I like to microwave them about 20 seconds each so they are easy to juice. Then I cut each of the limes in half and juice with a fork into a bowl.
## special note ..if you are using the cream cheese, add about two tbsp of sugar to the bowl your juicing into and mix it up before adding to your cream cheese.##
Take a small grater or zester and get some zest from a lime peel (about a teaspoon) and add to the juice.

In a separate bowl or cup, mix the cornstarch.
Now add the nasoya or tofutti into a large bowl, mix in key lime juice and cornstarch mixture. If you wish add a few drops of green food color! Stir until well blended.
Set your pie crust on a cookie sheet.
Pour mixture into the pie crust evenly. Bake for about 35 minutes.
Let pie cool then refrigerate a few hours  until cool and firm. Enjoy!


Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Shameless! The New Way to Hummus...Caprese Style

My new favorite show on tv is Shameless. Check it out on Showtime.you'll be addicted like me!  Here's a shameless snack I'm addicted to:
          Shameless Hummus
Looking for a good for you snack? One that's super fast, super delicious, and super easy? Tired of the same old hummus?

Ingredients:
One ripe tomato
A medium sized cucumber
Red wine vinager dressing
Fresh black pepper
Spinach and artichoke hummus

Peel..then slice cucumber into medium thick pieces and arrange on a plate.
Cut up your tomato into pieces or slice thin. Place tomato pieces into a bowl.
Add red wine vinager and oil  dressing into the bowl. Top with fresh ground black pepper to taste.
Mix and let sit for about 5 minutes..
Meanwhile spoon the hummus onto the cucumber slices (as little our as much as you like)
After 5 minutes top your cucumber hummus pieces with the chopped  tomato.
Enjoy shamelessly while watching Shameless on Showtime!
(damn they should pay me for my advertisement!)